Zte F953 User manual

F953
Mobile Phone
User Manual
ZTE CORPORATION
NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, P.R.China
Postcode: 518057
Tel: [phone]
Website: http://www.zte.com.cn
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errors or to update specifications without prior notice.
Version No. : R1.0
Edition Time: 2011.4
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Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started..................................................................7
Phone Overview ................................................................................................7
Starting Up.........................................................................................................8
Installing the Battery..................................................................................................... 8
Inserting the SIM card................................................................................................... 8
Inserting the Memory Card........................................................................................... 9
Power On/Off.............................................................................................................. 10
Charging Your Phone.................................................................................................. 10
Basic Operation...............................................................................................12
Standby Mode ............................................................................................................. 12
Indicators and Icons .................................................................................................... 13
Main menu .................................................................................................................. 13
Keypad Lock............................................................................................................... 13
Menu overview ........................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 2 Text Input.........................................................................16
Text Mode ........................................................................................................16
Current Text Mode...................................................................................................... 16
Changing the Input Mode...............................................................................16
ABC/abc Mode ........................................................................................................... 16
Number Mode ............................................................................................................. 16
En mode ...................................................................................................................... 16
Special Symbols.......................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 3 Calls.................................................................................18
Making a Call ...................................................................................................18
Setting ring tone for call.............................................................................................. 18
Making a Speed Dial Call........................................................................................... 19
Speed Dial Settings..................................................................................................... 19
Call Options.....................................................................................................19
Muting call.................................................................................................................. 19
Receiving voice calls .................................................................................................. 19
Adjusting volume........................................................................................................ 19
Starting handfree......................................................................................................... 19
Receiving a video call................................................................................................. 20
Voice Call Options...................................................................................................... 20
Video Call Options...................................................................................................... 20
Call History......................................................................................................21
Viewing Recent Call History...................................................................................... 22

Chapter 4 Messages.........................................................................23
SMS/MMS.........................................................................................................23
Sending a New SMS ................................................................................................... 23
Sending a new MMS................................................................................................... 23
Receiving a SMS/MMS.............................................................................................. 24
Push messages...............................................................................................24
E-mail ...............................................................................................................24
Sending an E-mail....................................................................................................... 24
Receiving an E-mail.................................................................................................... 24
Message Boxes ...............................................................................................24
Chapter 5 Contacts ..........................................................................25
Contacts...........................................................................................................25
Adding a Contact.............................................................................................26
Searching a Contact........................................................................................26
Chapter 6 Bluetooth.........................................................................26
Enabling Bluetooth .........................................................................................26
My Devices.......................................................................................................26
Sending Data ...................................................................................................27
Receiving Data ................................................................................................27
Chapter 7 Internet.............................................................................27
Surfing the Internet.........................................................................................27
Chapter 8 Entertainment..................................................................27
Pictures............................................................................................................27
Taking a Photo ............................................................................................................ 27
Viewing Pictures & Playing a Slide Show.................................................................. 28
Music................................................................................................................28
Playing a Music File ................................................................................................... 28
Video ................................................................................................................29
Recording a Video ...................................................................................................... 29
Playing Videos............................................................................................................ 29
Streaming URL ................................................................................................29
Playing Streaming Media............................................................................................ 29
Recorder ..........................................................................................................30
Recording.................................................................................................................... 30
Radio................................................................................................................30
Chapter 9 Settings............................................................................31

Display setting.................................................................................................31
Basic setting....................................................................................................31
Connect............................................................................................................31
Profiles setting ................................................................................................31
Security setting ...............................................................................................32
Fixed Dial Numbers.................................................................................................... 32
Call setting.......................................................................................................33
Videophone Gateway Setting...................................................................................... 33
Call Forwarding .......................................................................................................... 33
Call Waiting................................................................................................................ 33
Call Barring................................................................................................................. 33
Send My Number........................................................................................................ 33
Automatic Answer ...................................................................................................... 33
Chapter 11 File Manager..................................................................34
Managing Folders............................................................................................34
Space Management.........................................................................................34
Chapter 12 PC Client Software........................................................35
Installing PC Software ....................................................................................35
Uninstalling PC Software................................................................................35
Running PC Software......................................................................................35
Chapter 13 Care and Maintenance..................................................37
General Care....................................................................................................37
Aircraft Safety..................................................................................................38
Hospital Safety ................................................................................................38
General Guidelines..........................................................................................38
Road Safety .....................................................................................................39
Vehicles Equipped with an Airbag.................................................................39
Third Party Equipment....................................................................................39
Emergency Service.........................................................................................39
Declaration of Conformity..............................................................................40
Privacy Information.........................................................................................40
Copyright Notice .............................................................................................40
Chapter 14 Troubleshooting and FAQs .........................................42
Chapter 15 Specifications ...............................................................45
Chapter 16 Disposing of Your Phone.............................................46

Chapter 1
Getting Started
Phone OverviewPhone Overview
Power/Lock Key
Headset Port
Earpiece
Display
Microphone
Main Menu Key
Front Camera
Camera Key
Speaker Back Camera
Charger/USB Port Volume Keys
Camera Key
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Starting Up
Installing the Battery
Notes:
The phone automatically switches off if the battery power is too low.
If you are not going to use the battery for a long time, remove it from the phone and store it
in a cool dry place.
1. Press and hold the Power Key to turn off the phone.
2. Use the thumb catch at the bottom of the handset to open the battery cover.
3. Insert the battery carefully with the contacts located against the gold springs.
4. Press the battery down flush into the case.
5. Line the battery cover up correctly and press gently to close the case.
Caution:
Do not force the battery cover into place by pressing on it. Doing so will damage the battery
cover.
Inserting the SIM card
You can obtain a SIM card from your service provider when you sign on as a subscriber.
Caution:
Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Keep the card away from electricity and magnets.
Do not touch the metal surface of the SIM card. Doing so could cause information on the
card to be lost or destroyed.
Make sure to disconnect the charger and other accessories from your phone and remove the
battery before inserting and removing your SIM card.
1. Press and hold the Power Key to turn off the phone.
2. Use the thumb catch at the bottom of the handset to open the battery cover.
3. Insert the SIM card with the gold contacts facing down and the beveled edge on the top left as shown.
4. Carefully slide the card holder and push it until it clicks into position.
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Inserting the Memory Card
The external memory card gives your phone a very large memory capacity. This allows you to save
multimedia data, including images, photos, MP3 audio files, and ring tones. You can also use this memory
card to store other files.
Tips:
Your phone can support an external memory card with an up to 8GB capacity.
1. Press and hold the Power Key to turn off the phone.
2. Use the thumb catch at the bottom of the handset to open the battery cover.
3. Firmly insert the memory card into the slot until it clicks into place.
4. Line the battery cover up correctly and press gently to close the case.
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Caution:
Only use approved memory cards for this device. Any use of unapproved memory cards
might cause loss of information or damage to your phone.
Tips:
Do not remove the memory card while reading or writing to the card. Doing so might
corrupt the information on the card or phone. If possible, insert and remove the memory
card while the phone is turned off.
If you want to format the memory card on your PC, make sure you select the FAT
Formatting type. If this is not done the memory card might not be identified by your
phone.
Power On/Off
Notes:
Do not turn your phone on in areas in which wireless phone use is not permitted, or when it
could cause interference or danger.
Press and hold the Power Key to turn on or off the phone.
Tips:
When prompted, enter your PIN (Personal Identification Number) code or handset code.
The PIN code is the password provided by your network service provider. You cannot use
the SIM card without it.
When the PIN code or handset code is accepted, the phone automatically searches for the
network. After a few seconds, your phone displays standby mode.
Charging Your Phone
Your phone uses a rechargeable battery. When you first unpack the phone, the battery is not fully charged,
but there might be enough power to turn on the phone. You should flatten the battery by using all of the
available power before charging the battery for the first time.
1. Push down the USB port cover.
2. Insert the charger's USB adapter into the USB port.
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